Hello, I am 17 years old, living in IN with my lesbian mother, her lover, and my derelict uncle. I feel that my housing environment here is unhealthy for me and creates a difficulty in my furthering my life, as I wish to finish high school and go on to a well respected college, eventually earning my masters. I have a well paying job, and a place where I can stay with people who will be supportive of me. However, my mother wishes for me not to leave. It seems that she is determined for me to stay with her, no matter how disturbing her life is to me, or how unhappy I am. I would like to petition the court to allow me to become emanicipated and live with my more than willing and supportive friend, who is well over age. However, when I spoke to a lawyer in my town briefly, he dismissed me and said that the court wouldn't agree to emancipate a minor that is still attending school. What do you think my odds are of succeeding if my mother fights my petition? I need to know, for if I lose my petition, things will get worse here with my mom. Thank you in advance.
Heather-Ann